Crowley Still Without a Budget
By law, the city must operate on 50% of the most recently approved budget until a new one is passed.
Budget
City of Crowley Facing Cutbacks if Budget Isn't Passed Soon
The city could be operating on 50% of its current budget if a new budget isn't passed by September 1st.
Guillory Defends $2 Million Budget Increase For Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Questions come as critics have claimed the Sheriff's Office has undue influence on the Guillory Administration.
Four Recreation Centers To Close In Lafayette
The announcement comes along with the elimination of 37 positions within the Parks and Recreation department in Lafayette.
Special Session Thaws; Reforms, Tax Packages To Be Heard Sunday
Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.
The Budget Bill Is Approved- How Will This Affect La. Moving Forward?
It took two sessions to pass what could have been done in one.
Edwards Unveils $70M In State Budget Cuts, To Close Deficit
To rebalance this year's budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards is levying all of a $70 million spending reduction on the state health department and sparing Louisiana's public colleges.
** UPDATE From UL ** TOPS Payments To Resume Next Week
Other changes to TOPS may occur during the upcoming legislative session that begins Sunday.
Students Rally Against Higher Education Cuts
Nearly 100 students and sympathizers gathered on the capitol steps in Baton Rouge yesterday. Their mission, to stave off nearly $600 million dollars in budget cuts announced for Louisiana's public universities.
Jindal Thinking Of Selling The Lottery?
Is Governor Jindal considering selling the Louisiana Lottery to cover budget shortfalls in the state? John Kennedy, the State Treasurer, says he is.